New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Julius Randle is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Randle remains a member of the Timberwolves after the trade deadline passed, and he’s dealing with left thumb soreness. Here’s everything we know about Julius Randle’s injury and his playing status vs. the Pelicans. […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle on injury report vs. Pelicans after not getting traded for Giannis appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After months of speculation, Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain in Milwaukee past the NBA trade deadline, but his long-term future remains uncertain.

With the playoffs out of reach and the season’s final chapters being written, Zion Williamson’s roughed-up New Orleans Pelicans are not looking to reinvent the wheel. Interim head coach James Borrego just wants to keep this project on track to show some progress before the 82nd game. Data points matter more than anything for the […] The post Why Pelicans will play ‘as simple as possible’ to close out lost season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Armed with one of the league’s most potent engines, James Borrego’s busted-up New Orleans Pelicans are undergoing a fundamental and deliberate shift. Zion Williamson’s offensive ceiling has never been in doubt; it’s through the All-NBA roof statistically. However, the problem has been building a sustainable defensive ecosystem around a roster anchored by a high-usage, downhill […] The post Why Pelicans will size up to balance defensive scales around Zion Williamson appeared first on ClutchPoi...

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Jose Alvarado is coming home.

The modern NBA is a sport transformed, a high-speed chess match played out in relentless 48-minute bursts. For James Borrego’s rebuilding New Orleans Pelicans, navigating this evolution is the key to unlocking Yves Missi, Jeremiah Fears, and Derik Queen’s potential. It will take a while, granted, but the front office sees better days ahead for […] The post Pelicans’ James Borrego pinpoints ‘biggest thing’ for Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen’s growth appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Indiana Pacers traded high-scoring swingman Bennedict Mathurin, center Isaiah Jackson and two draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday. Los Angeles also receives Indiana's protected 2026 first-round draft pick and a 2029 first-round pick. This year's selection is protected if the Pacers have a top four selection or if it falls between selections 10 and 30.

The Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the Pelicans in exchange for Dalen Terry, two second-round picks and cash, sources told ESPN.

The New York Knicks have acquired Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans for Dalen Terry and two second round picks. The Knicks acquired Terry from the Chicago Bulls as they unloaded Guerschon Yabusele. Alvardo, who also received interest from the Houston Rockets, has a player option for the 2026-27 season. In 41 games this season, Alvarado has averaged 7.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.9 steals over 21.9 minutes. Alvardo is a native of New York and became an undrafted success ...

There have been some “tangible” discussions this week between the Bulls and Pacers about a possible trade involving Ayo Dosunmu and Bennedict Mathurin, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, after Chicago agreed to trades for guards Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons on Tuesday, it’s unclear whether the team still has interest […]

Murphy finished Wednesday's 141-137 overtime loss to the Bucks with 44 points (15-28 FG, 12-19 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, six rebounds and three steals over 40 minutes. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Indiana Pacers (13-38, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (20-29, 12th in the Eastern Conference) Milwaukee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee hosts the Indiana Pacers following the Milwaukee Bucks' 141-137 overtime victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks are 6-4 against opponents in the Central Division. Milwaukee has a 9-20 record against opponents over .500. The Pacers are 3-8 against the rest of the division. Indiana is 6-29 against opponents over .500. T...

All indications point to the New Orleans Pelicans standing pat at the trade deadline, refusing to deal key players such as Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, among others, for draft capital. The Pelicans are believed to fully bought in on this roster, that a clean bill of health moving forward means more competitive basketball. […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson destroys Bucks’ defense in absolutely wild rack attack appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Knicks are hoping to trade Guerschon Yabusele for a more productive bench player, but teams are reluctant to take on his contract, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Sources tell Siegel that New York recently reached out to the Spurs and Pelicans, but wasn’t able to make any progress toward a deal. The main […]

With the NBA trade deadline one day away on Thursday, Feb. 5, rival executives around the league remain puzzled by the approach of the New Orleans Pelicans, whose apparent reluctance to engage in meaningful trade discussions has drawn widespread attention. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported Tuesday that multiple teams have struggled to understand New Orleans’ […] The post NBA rumors: Pelicans leaving rivals baffled with trade deadline strategy appeared first on ClutchPoints .